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Patent GB-190400864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 864. Alley, S. E. Jan. 13. Cylinders, heating.-In a multipleexpansion or other high-speed doubleacting steam engine, connections are made by pipes controlled by cocks to admit steam to both sides of the piston. A pipe B<1> slightly longer than the depth of the piston connects the two ends of each cylinder when the crank shaft is in a suitable position. High-pressure steam may be conveyed to all the cylinders by pipes H<1>, connecting the steam pipe and the receiver pipes in series. The communications are controlled by cocks D<1> operated by rods from a rocking-shaft G<1>. The drainage passes from the upper end of each cylinder to the lower end through the pipe B<1>.
Patent GB-190405022-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cover for Gulley Traps for use with Waste Pipes.
Inventor: WOOD ROBERT
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5022. Wood, R. March 1. Gully traps; waste pipes.-Waste pipes from sinks, baths, &c. are connected to gullies by means of a spout C integral with, or supported by, the cover A by a flange 1 or projections. Thepipe E may descend directly into the spout, or be connected therewith by a straight or suitably bent junction piece B, which may also be flanged at the ends.
Patent GB-190406800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Machines
Inventor: WARWICK STEPHEN HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 6800. Warwick, S. H. March 21. Surfacing.-A grinding-machine for reducing hand labour at the vice is constructed with an emery wheel A mounted on a driven spindle B and revolving over the work Q, which is held between clamps K, K<1> carried by slides J movable gradually over tables G by screws rotated by handles I. The clamps K<1> are fixed to the slides J, and the clamps K are adjustable by screws L. The tables G are adjustable vertically on the frame F by screws H and bevel gear rotated by hand-wheels. The emery wheel may be turned over when worn, and is guarded by a casing E.
Patent GB-190417160-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chain for Suspending Electroliers.
Inventor: CLEMENTS CHARLES ISAAC
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 17,160. Clements, C. I. Aug. 5. Oval-link and like chains; ornamental chains.-Chains for suspending electroliers and the like are formed of alternate single and double links. The single links A are oblong in shape and are formed with indented portions a<1> at the ends, for the circular links B to rest in. The electric wires C are placed as shown between the double links, or they may be alternately threaded, thus leaving one side of the chain free to run over the pulleys. The portions a<2> of the single links may be formed slightly out of the plane of the link in alternate directions, as shown in Fig. 5, so that the wires C pass down the centre.
Patent GB-190427245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mercury Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: LUCAS OWEN DAVID
Filed: 1904-12-14
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 27,245. Lucas, O. D. Dec. 14. Advertising.- Electric mercuryvapour lamps B of special construction aie bent into the form of letters or designs and provided with casings a, of similar shape, for advertising purposes.
Patent GB-190502610-A (GB)
Title: Wages and Premium Calculator.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 2610. Smith, J. W., and Davis, H. Feb. 9. Calculating-apparatus.- An appliance for facilitating the division of a sum of money in definite proportions consists of two similar but relatively movable logarithmic scales graduated in terms of money. Thus, when a sum of money in excess of the total time wage is to be divided between a number of persons, in proportion to their individual time wages, either the balance or the total sum on one scale is set against the total time wage on the other, and the excess or wage or total wage, respectively, for each person is read off against their time wage. One of the scales may be marked in terms of time, or the monetary divisions for pence and shillings may be taken as equivalent to five-minute periods and hours, respectively. In the form shown, the scales are marked on the edges of two wheels 1, 2, mounted independently, but with a certain amount of friction between them, in a frame 3, on which a small desk 4 may be provided. The scales may be spiral or helical, and cursors may be used. A single scale may be used in conjunction with two movable indexes.
Patent GB-190508393-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Corrosion in Surface Condensers.
Inventor: HARRIS ANTHONY
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 8393. Harris, A., and Anderson, F. A. April 19. Corrosion, preventing.- The corrosion o f t h e copper or Muntz's metal tubes of a condenser due to galvanic or chemical action is prevented by connecting them to a mass bl of aluminium placed in a vessel b in free communication with the condenser. The mass b<1> is insulated from the vessel, and is connected by wires c, d to the part to be protected. A rod c<1>, Fig. 5, of aluminium may extend through the vessel to facilitate this connexion. Apertures in which glass is inserted may be formed in the sides or top of the vessel. A brush k may be employed to clean the inner surface of the aluminium mass. A washer composed of wire rings or coils may be used to ensure contact between the tubes and their plates. Specification No. 355, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190508977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Inking Rollers of Printing Machines.
Inventor: EVANS ARTHUR BURROUGHES
Filed: 1905-04-28
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 8977. Evans, A. B. April 28. Inking-apparatus.- Relates to means for lifting the inking-rollers, of printing-machines away from the printing.surface without disturbing the rider-rollers. The inking- rollers b, b<1> are carried by arms.c, c<1> which are pivoted on the shaft of the rider a. To the shafts of the inking-rollers or to the arms c, c<1> are pivoted links d, the lower ends of which are pivoted to a rod e. By lifting the rod e, the inking-rollers b, b<1> are raised without disturbing.the rider a. In a modification, the links dare parallel and are pivoted to a horizontally-sliding rod or to the circumference of a wheel.
Patent GB-190509040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Joints for Pieces of Wood or Metal
Inventor: BARTLETT EBENEZER
Filed: 1905-04-29
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 9040. Bartlett, E., and Chapman, E. C. April 29. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Wood - screws.- Pieces of wood or metal are joined by means of a wedgeshaped metal plate secured to one piece and having a keyhole slot which receives a shouldered screw, shown in Fig. 3, fixed to the other pieces.
Patent GB-190512042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust or Refuse-carts.
Inventor: OCHSNER JACOB
Filed: 1905-06-08
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 12,042. Ochsner, J. June 8. Door opening and closing apparatus.-Relates to a dust or refuse cart having a sliding bottom for facilitating the discharge of its contents. The bottom 1, Figs. 10 and 12, of the cart is provided with channel-irons 2, 2' adapted to slide on rollers carried by arms 6 attached to the sides 3, 4 of the cart. A hook 14 on the bottom 1 is attached to an endless cord 10 which passes round pulleys 9 mounted at the ends of the cart, one of which is operated so as to slide the bottom by a handle 11. An abutment 12 prevents the complete removal of the bottom 1 ; the channel-irons 2,2<1> have a rearward extension connected by a cross-piece 13, which prevents the bottom from tilting when fully drawn out.
Patent GB-190512693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Duplicate, Triplicate and such like Books and Appliances for the Duplicating and Filing of Sheets taken from the same
Inventor: MORTIMER JOHN DAVID
Filed: 1905-06-20
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 12,693. Mortimer, J. D. June 20. Memorandum books.-A coverless memorandum book is formed of sets of leaves stitched together at A and glued at their edges B. The book is kept in a box with a lid and a false bottom K, the space serving to hold the carbon paper and its holder, which consists of a folded card E with a slit in the fold through which the carbon paper passes. A file for holding the leaves detached from the book is formed with two covers L, connected by a flexible back in two parts M, M<1>, one part M of which carries two bent wires N which pass through holes in the part M' when the cover is closed, and are threaded to receive nuts to retain the cover in position. The book so formed fits into a box or case, Fig. 5, with one end open and the other end having a part hinged and carrying studs R which enter holes S in the fixed part and serve as punches for the papers before filing on the wires N. The papers may be filed between index sheets, and a book when full is removed from the box and replaced by a fresh one.
Patent GB-190514205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Variable-speed Driving-mechanism.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1905-07-10
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 14,205. Spooner, A. F., [Cornilleau, G., and Sainte-Beuve, A.]. July 10. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to means for facilitating engagement of a sliding gear-wheel in a variable-speed driving-mechanism particularly in automobiles. Preferably diametrically opposite keys b are provided on the motor shaft m. The gearwheel a has four grooves e arranged cross-ways and having the adjacent faces of each pair of grooves prolonged to form projections c on the face of the gear. When the gear is slid, the keys b enter the spaces f and first strike against projections c which bring them into alinement with the grooves e ; upon further sliding into complete engagement, the gear a engages with the complementary gear g. The projections c may be obtained by forming recesses in the thickness of the gear or by attaching a plate d thereto as shown in Fig. 1 for obtaining the direct engagement of the motor shaft m with tbe shaft r to be driven.
Patent GB-190514841-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Securing Lanterns to Vehicles.
Inventor: ROSS JOHN HOWARD
Filed: 1905-07-19
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 14,841. Ross, J. H. July 19. Lamp brackets.-A spring lock 7 is provided at the side of the carriage lantern 8, and consists of an arm 13 pressed out by a spring 16 so as to close the slot 11 and lock in the bar 12 of the vehicle. The lock is released by pressing in the arm 13 by hand.
Patent GB-190518897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps.
Inventor: MILNE WILLIAM FORREST
Filed: 1905-09-19
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 18,897. Milne, W. F., and Iliffe, A. J. Sept. 19. Oil-lamp reservoirs; wick-tubes; burners, attaching.-For preventing the spilling of oil when the lamp is overturned, the reservoir b has a perforated top d and is enclosed in an air-and oil-tight casing a, provided with a screw plug h for removing any overflow ; and the wick-tube e terminates near the bottom of the reservoir b, is closed at the lower end, and is provided with side holes e<3>. The burner slips over a collar a<2>, the upper part e<2> of the wick-tube fitting a socket e' of the lower part e.
Patent GB-190519461-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for Preventing Theft of Cycles.
Inventor: HINTERPOHL ERNST
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 19,461. Hinterpohl, E. Sept. 26. Locks, key.-For preventing the theft. of cycles, a chain l, secured to a peg c and at k to a spring-controlled drum h, is passed round the wheel rim and a member of the rear forks, so that, by inserting the peg in a sleeve b until spreading springs d engage the end as shown in Fig. 1, the device is locked and motion of the machine prevented. To unlock the appliance, a key m, Fig. 3, is inserted through an opening e to compress the springs so that the peg may be withdrawn. The case a is secured at o to a clamp upon the rear forks. The spring q is enclosed in a box n secured by a band n<1> to the casing.
Patent GB-190520295-A (GB)
Title: Suction Foot-valve for Pumps.
Inventor: CLUTTERBUCK FREDERICK EARL
Filed: 1905-10-07
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 20,295. Clutterbuck, F. E. Oct. 7. Check valves; hinged valves casings.-Relates to pump foot-valves of the type in which the seats are inclined. Two circular hinged check-valves A, Fig. 1, working on inclined removable seats C, are arranged within a cast-iron valve-box of circular section. The valve-box is tapered and flanged at its upper end; its lower end is bolted with a flanged spigot-and-socket joint to a casting B. The seats are made of gun-metal and screw into the casting B. The valves work upon a manganese-bronze pin D, the latter being carried in machined bosses formed on the part B. The valves may be faced with either leather or. indiarubber. To facilitate repairs, a hand-hole with a removable door is provided opposite each valve. Specifications No. 1043, A.D. 1874, and No. 14,693, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Pumps &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190522195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braking Polyphase Induction Motors.
Inventor: BRAUN RUDOLF
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 22,195. Braun, R. Oct. 31. Motors, controlling. -A polyphase induction motor is braked by converting it into a continuouscurrent generator by disconnecting the primary member from the alternating-current source and connecting either the primary or secondary member to a source of direct current, the circuit of the other member being closed either upon itself or through a regulating-resistance, the braking effect being regulated by varying either the direct-current supply or the resistance in the circuit of the shortcircuited member of the motor. In the case of a three-phase induction motor 1 connected to the source of supply 2, 3, 4 by means of the switch 5, a three-way switch 6 connects the motor to a direct-current source 7 and regulating-rheostat 8. The contacts 9, 10 of the switch are connected together and to one terminal of the direct-current source 7. To brake the motor, the switch 5 is opened and the switch 6 is closed, the directcurrent supplied to the motor being adjusted by - means of the rheostat 8. The rotor then rotates in a stationary field and generates a current dependent upon the resistance of the rotor winding. In the case of a motor supplied with slip-rings connected by an adjustable, resistance, the braking effect may be further regulated by varying the resistance in the armature circuit. The terminals of the three-phase motor winding may be con. nected to the direct-current source at different points of the delta or star formation, and, in the case of a two-phase motor,-either phase may be excited alone or the two-phase windings in series. Parts only of the motor windings may be connected to the direct-current source. The invention is particularly applicable for producing a constant creeping speed in motors connected to winding- engines &c. In the case of high-tension motors, it is preferable to connect the direct-current source to the secondary winding of the motor. The direct-current source may be a separately-disposed shunt-wound generator, or a series generator mechanically coupled to the winding-engines. To avoid sparking when the direct-current source is disconnected, the direct-current voltage is first reduced to zero by increasing the resistance in the shunt field or by short-circuiting the series field.
Patent GB-190523365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Twist Lace Machines.
Inventor: POLLARD JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-14
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 23,365. Pollard, J. Nov. 14. Lace machirnes.- Relate to stopmechanism for twist-lace machines to act when a catch-bar rises or flies up, or a jacquard card becomes displaced. The shipper rod A carries a collar A' and slides in a sleeve B whch can be shifted to the left by springs D so as to strike the collar A' and shift the belt on to the loose pulley. During the working of the machine, the springs are held in tension by a lever F engaging a notched collar B' on the sleeve B. The top end of the lever F is connected to the horizontal slide N, of a dropper jacquard. Interposed between the slide N and the reciprocating driving-bar M of the jacquard is the head of a special dropper L, which in the normal course of events registers with a special hole, punched on each jacquard card. Should, however, the cord become misplaced, so that the dropper fails to register with the corresponding hole, the head is lifted into the space between the bar M and an abutment N' on the slide N. This is then shifted to the right a corresponding amount, and lifts the lever F out of the notched collar B'. A fly-wheel brake W<1> can also be actuated by the sleeve B moving a lever U and knocking out a second lever V which normally supports the brake lever W against the pull of a spring. A lever P, Fig. 2, moving with the jacquard cylinder R, is employed to detect a misplaced cord before it actually comes into operative position. Normally, a pin P<3> on the underside of the bend of the lever P registers with the hole provided for the dropper L, in the card on the top slant side R' of the cylinder, the lever P then lying flat against the cylinder. Should the card be misplaced, the top end of the lever P engages the special dropper L, causing it to stop the machine without damaging the cards. The machine can also be stopped when the catch-bar G flies out. For this purpose, a lever H is provided with a curved end extending over the end of the catch-bar. Where the construction of the machine permits, the lower end H' acts directly on the lever F, or the motion can be transmitted, as shown, to a lever F at the other end of the machine, by a lever K similar to the lever F, a sleeve I similar to the sleeve B, and a shaft J similar to the shaft H, the shaft J carrying an incline J<1> by which the lever F is tripped. On account of the shipper rod A being loose in the sleeve B, the machine can be stopped and started in the ordinary manner without requiring the lever F to be re-set. To allow the catch-bar G to be moved when the machine is at rest, without interfering with the lever F, an arm K<2> is pivoted to the lower end of the lever K, and engages with pins A<3> on the shaft A. When the machine is at rest, the lever K<3> is rocked out as shown, so as to be cleared by the end H<2> of the lever H, should it be necessary to lift out the catch-bar G.
Patent GB-190525605-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pipe Joint.
Inventor: SCHROEDER AUGUST
Filed: 1905-12-08
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 25,605. Schr÷der, A. Dec. 8. Butt joints. - Cement, asphalt, or the like is poured through openings c into the grooves b in the ends of flangeless pipes of oval section. Shoulders d are provided to assist in the alinement of the pipes, and plates e may be used to ensure a common axis of the pipes, and to prevent the liquid jointing-material when cast from flowing off. In case the pipes a are made of cement and iron rods, or armoured concrete, the longitudinal iron rods may be made to project from one end face and to enter corresponding holes in the other face.
Patent GB-190603284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: SPEIRS ROBERT
Filed: 1906-02-10
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 3284. Speirs, R. Feb. 10. Signals on engines; contacts, electric and mechanical; audible signals; lamp signals; miniature signals.-One fixed and one transversely-movable inclined plane 30 engage a bar 3 sliding vertically between roller guides 6, 7 and provided with a friction roller 9, and cause a pointer to move over a dial and close circuits to an electric bell. The bar 9 carries a pivoted pawl 11 which engages pins on the wheel 13. which is thereby rotated against the action of the spring 15. The spindle of the wheel 13 is provided with a pointer, which moves over a dial and which serves to close the circuit of an electric bell when moved either one or two steps from its position of rest. The pin-wheel 13 is held in its operative position by the spring-controlled lever 26, which the driver operates to allow the spring 15 to restore the wheel 13 to its normal position. The fixed track obstacle gives one movement to the bar 3 for line clear,' and the movable one is put in position to give a second movement for " danger." This latter is operated in conjunction with the semaphore signal by means of wires and bell-crank levers which give it movements transverse to the track. A whistle, gong, or other audible signal or a lamp may be used in place of the bell above described.
Patent GB-190611473-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sieve for Separating Grain from Substances Mixed with it.
Inventor: BOECKLER JOHANNES
Filed: 1906-05-16
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 11,473. B÷ckler, J. May 16, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sifting and separating grain and seeds.-Sieves for separating grain and seeds from longer substances mixed with them are made from thin plates of sheet metal, papier mÔchÚ, &c. with flutings a, Figs. 1 and 2, at the rear sides b of the holes c. The holes c may be circular or elliptical, and the screen may be used as a cleaning-sieve in thrashing- machines. The uneven lower surface of the sieve facilitates the passage of the air current through the holes c.
Patent GB-190613720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: BOOTH HENRY SHEPLEY
Filed: 1906-06-15
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 13,720. Booth, H. S. June 15. Drawings to Specification. Revolving-cylinder type.-The four-stroke cycle internal-combustion engine described in Specification No. 14,595, A.D. 1905, is modified to work on the compound principle by arranging expansion cylinders co-axially with the explosion chambers and adjacent to the crank-shafts. A differential piston operates in each adjoining high and low pressure cylinder the expansion cylinder of any high and low pressure set receiving its charge from the explosion cylinder of the next set.
Patent GB-190613759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Epicyclic Change-speed Gearing.
Inventor: JEFFARES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-15
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 13,759. Jeffares, W. June 15. Brakes, band. In a variable-speed gear, the planet carrier is extended to form a cylindrical drum 0, concentric with a drum N upon a fixed casing. The clutch or brake consists of semicircular segments M, anchored to the arm K<1> and joined to the short limbs L' of a pair of levers L, which are pivoted upon the arm K. The levers L cross one another, and are drawn together by a spring P so as to hold the bands M normally against the drum O. When the levers L are thrust apart by a sliding cone R, the segments M are expanded against the drum N.
Patent GB-190618964-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Hardening Artificial Stone Compositions containing Lime by Means of Carbonic Acid.
Inventor: SCHWANENBERG ERICH
Filed: 1906-08-24
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 18,964. Schwanenberg, E., and Rinne, A. Aug. 24. Stone, hardening.-Artificial-stone compositions containing calcium hydrate are hardened by subjecting them alternately to the action of carbonicacid gas, or gases containing it, and to the action of heat for the purpose of removing the moisture formed during the reaction. The moisture is carried away by suction or by a current of inert gas.
Patent GB-190622102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Training Machines.
Inventor: BROWN EDWIN
Filed: 1906-10-06
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 22,102. Brown, E. Oct. 6. Exercising-apparatus.-A punching-bag 13 is suspended from one end of a counterweighted arm 7, which is pivoted at 5 in a bearing formed in a false ceiling 1 against which the bag swings when struck. As the arm 7 rotates, it is held in an horizontal plane by rollers 8 running on a circular overhead track 4 supported by the ceiling 1. The ceiling is carried by a framework 2 enclosing a space equal to a prize-fighting ring. The bag is preferably of the type having an inflated centre part 13 and loaded ends 14.